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Weed Eater 96022000700 Owner's Manual

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PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
Engine continues to 
run when operator
leaves seat with atta-
chment  clutch engaged
1 Faulty operator-safety presence 
control system.
1 Check wiring, switches and 
connections. If not corrected, 
contact a qualified service center.
Poor cut - uneven 
cutting
1 Worn, bent or loose blade.
1 Replace blade. Tighten blade bolt.
2 Mower deck not level.
2 Level mower deck.
3 Buildup of grass, leaves, and trash 
under mower.
3 Clean underside of mower 
housing.
4 Bent blade mandrel.
4 Contact a qualified service center.
5 Clogged mower deck vent from 
build-up of grass, leaves, and 
trash around mandrel.
5 Clean around mandrels to
open vent holes.
Mower blade will 
not rotate
1 Obstruction in clutch mechanism.
1 Remove obstruction.
2 Worn/damaged mower drive belt. 2 Replace mower drive belt.
3 Frozen idler pulley.
3 Replace idler pulley.
4 Frozen blade mandrel.
4 Contact a qualified service center.
Poor grass 
discharge
1 Travel speed too fast.
1 Shift to slower speed.
2 Wet grass.
2 Allow grass to dry before mowing.
3 Mower deck not level.
3 Level mower deck.
4 Low/uneven tire air pressure.
4 Check tires for proper PSI.
5 Worn, bent or loose blade.
5 Replace/sharpen blade. Tighten 
blade bolt.
6 Buildup of grass, leaves and 
trash under mower.
6 Clean underside of mower 
housing.
7 Mower drive belt worn.
7 Replace mower drive belt.
8 Blade improperly installed.
8 Reinstall blade sharp edge down.
9 Improper blade used.
9 Replace with blade listed in
this manual.
10 Clogged mower deck vent holes 
from buildup of grass, leaves, and 
trash around mandrels.
10 Clean around mandrels to 
open vent holes.
Battery will not 
charge
1 Bad battery cell(s).
1 Replace battery.
2 Poor cable connections.
2 Check/clean all connections.
3 Faulty alternator.
3 Replace alternator.
Loss of drive
1 Freewheel control in 
“DISENGAGED” position.
1 Place freewheel control in 
“ENGAGED” position.
2 Axle key missing.
2 Install axle key at rear wheel. See 
"TO REMOVE WHEEL" in the   
Service and Adjustments section.
Engine dies when 
tractor is shifted 
into reverse
1
Reverse operation system (ROS) 
is not “ON” while mower or other
attachment is engaged.
1 Turn ignition key to ROS “ON”
position. See Operation section.
 
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